UP man carries 20-foot crocodile on his shoulders in jaw-dropping video

The crocodile, seen tied up, was carried by the man to be relocated. This remarkable act raised many questions: Who is this man, and why was he handling a live crocodile in such a daring manner?

In Short

• Viral video shows man carrying huge crocodile on his shoulders in UP
• Crocodile was relocated after causing panic in village
• Forest officials and locals captured the reptile

A jaw-dropping video of a young man carrying a massive 20-foot-long, 150-kg live crocodile on his shoulders in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district has gone viral on social media.

The crocodile, seen tied up, was carried by the man to be relocated. This remarkable act raised many questions: Who is this man, and why was he handling a live crocodile in such a daring manner?

According to forest department officials, the crocodile had been spotted last month in a pond in Pauthiyakhurd village. The large reptile sparked panic among villagers, prompting them to avoid bathing or even going near the pond. Concerned residents reported the situation to the forest department.

For days, the forest department team, with the assistance of local villagers, worked tirelessly to capture the crocodile. After much effort, the team was able to successfully capture the enormous reptile.

The man seen in the video, an employee of the forest department, shouldered the responsibility of transporting the crocodile to the Yamuna River, where it was safely released back into its natural habitat.